Pit Life BBQ

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Pit Life BBQ episodes

May 14, 2019Steve Ray from Owls Nest BBQ
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike welcome Steve Ray from Owls Nest BBQ. They cover a wide variety of BBQ topics with Steve.
Gather round the pit each week as our hosts Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike discuss all things barbecue. They will cover technique, ingredients, equipment and much more. Fire up the smoker, sit back, relax and give us a listen.
This week the crew discusses:
Steve joins live from his studio in Chattanooga, TN
How well do pit barrel cookers work?
Steve’s gas station is called Midnight Oil
Steve also has a BBQ supply store
They cover BBQ from backyard to competition
The boys talk about hiding BBQ equipment from their wives
What is Butcher BBQ? Look for the answer at butcherbbq.com
Steve offers tips and suggestions for those new to grilling
What inexpensive cut of beef does Steve recommend?
What’s coming up on The Owls Nest BBQ Show?
Join us at the BBQ Pit. The Pit Life BBQ is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at the Studio 21 Podcast Café upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
40 min
May 07, 2019Memphis in May International Festival
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike talk about Memphis in May. This is one of the Big 3 BBQ competitions.
Gather round the pit each week as our hosts Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike discuss all things barbecue. They will cover technique, ingredients, equipment and much more. Fire up the smoker, sit back, relax and give us a listen.
This week the crew discusses:
What do the boys think about The Kentucky Derby?
Congratulations to the Boston Bruins
What’s up with Memphis in May?
There are about 250 teams from around the world that will be competing
This is the 42nd annual World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest
It’s a 4-day competition in downtown Memphis
The barbecue competition will attract over 75,000 attendees
Johnnie and Mike talk about some of the teams that will be competing
What are the judging criteria?
Join us at the BBQ Pit. The Pit Life BBQ is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at the Studio 21 Podcast Café upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
34 min
April 30, 2019Junior Urias Talks Texas BBQ
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike welcome TV personality Junior Urias from Up In Smoke BBQ. They also talk about brisket and preparing for the BBQ season. They talk about what Junior is up to and all things Texas BBQ
Gather round the pit each week as our hosts Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike discuss all things barbecue. They will cover technique, ingredients, equipment and much more. Fire up the smoker, sit back, relax and give us a listen.
This week the crew discusses:
How many caterings does Junior do each week?
Junior serves up 20-40 briskets a week for catering
Junior talks about his restaurant setup
June 22nd is Junior Urias day
How did Junior get involved in barbecuing?
How did Junior get on BBQ Pitmasters?
Junior bought a $20 grill to cook a $50,000 steak
Junior talks about the equipment that he has at the restaurant
Join us at the BBQ Pit. The Pit Life BBQ is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at the Studio 21 Podcast Café upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
35 min
April 23, 2019What Do I Need to do to Prepare for BBQ Season?
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike talk about what they ate for Easter. They also talk about brisket and preparing for the BBQ season.
Gather round the pit each week as our hosts Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike discuss all things barbecue. They will cover technique, ingredients, equipment and much more. Fire up the smoker, sit back, relax and give us a listen.
This week the crew discusses:
What did Mike make for Easter?
Johnnie talks about how to help Mason’s Army Fight Leukemia
For more information about the event and how to help go to www.facebook.com/masonsarmy
Johnnie talks about the brisket that he made recently
A pit master’s job is to make big pieces of meat taste delicious
In the Northeast, many people stop grilling and BBQing
Get the proper tools for your springtime cleanup
Wear old clothes for your cleaning – they will get very dirty
Check your inventory for rubs and sauces
Check your knives and utensils
Make a checklist for yourself
Join us at the BBQ Pit. The Pit Life BBQ is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at the Studio 21 Podcast Café upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
35 min
April 16, 2019Is the Watchman Stove a Grill or a Stove?
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike welcome Sean Callanan to the pit. Sean is a world champion archer and advocate for the Watchman Stove.
Gather round the pit each week as our hosts Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike discuss all things barbecue. They will cover technique, ingredients, equipment and much more. Fire up the smoker, sit back, relax and give us a listen.
This week the crew discusses:
Besides archery, Sean is an avid outdoorsman
Sean discusses all the places he's used the Watchman Stove
What are mistake tips?
What kind of wood can you burn in the Watchman Stove?
The Watchman is very easy and convenient to use
The stove uses thumbscrews for adjustment
The grill can be attached to a trailer hitch
Johnnie shows off the features of the stove
Where can I get a Watchman Stove?
The website is https://thewatchmanstove.com
Sean is involved with Bass Pro Shops, Cabella's, Garmin
Sean is sponsored by DCD Holdings and Boch Automotive Group
Join us at the BBQ Pit. The Pit Life BBQ is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at the Studio 21 Podcast Café upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
36 min
April 09, 2019What’s the New Restaurant in Amesbury to Get Tacos?
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike welcome Sean Hopkins back to the pit. It’s Taco Tuesday and Sean has a big announcement.
Gather round the pit each week as our hosts Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike discuss all things barbecue. They will cover technique, ingredients, equipment and much more. Fire up the smoker, sit back, relax and give us a listen.
This week the crew discusses:
Johnnie’s got a new flag from Chicken Fried BBQ
Sean is opening a new restaurant in Amesbury
To support it, go to indiegogo.com
Hoppy’s Cantina will have tacos, bourbon and many other items
The food will be tex-mex in nature
Sean is working on tasting Tequilas and Bourbons to decide what to serve at Hoppy’s Cantina
They will also have a variety of craft beers as well as Shiner
The panel turns their attention to tacos
What kind of tacos will they have?
What is the taco tuck?
What did Mike see on Carnival Eats?
The crew sample some of Sean’s salsa
Sean talks about pork belly tacos
Join us at the BBQ Pit. The Pit Life BBQ is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at the Studio 21 Podcast Café upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
39 min
April 03, 2019Are These the Craziest BBQ Stories?
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike review some crazy stories about BBQ. Which one is the most absurd?
Gather round the pit each week as our hosts Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike discuss all things barbecue. They will cover technique, ingredients, equipment and much more. Fire up the smoker, sit back, relax and give us a listen.
This week the crew discusses:
Johnnie talks about his latest BBQ injury
Mike talks about The Pregnant Woman’s Guide to BBQ
What are the biggest BBQ risks to pregnant women?
Is Mike going Hollywood?
Can you cook sausage in the living room?
Can birds eat too much BBQ?
Is it justifiable to stab someone in the eye to get the last rib?
Join us at the BBQ Pit. The Pit Life BBQ is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at the Studio 21 Podcast Café upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
36 min
March 27, 2019Ollie Spragg Talks BBQ in Australia
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike welcome Ollie Spragg to this episode. Ollie is one of first members of the Pit Life BBQ Family and lives in Australia.
Gather round the pit each week as our hosts Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike discuss all things barbecue. They will cover technique, ingredients, equipment and much more. Fire up the smoker, sit back, relax and give us a listen.
This week the crew discusses:
Ollie is a KCBS judge, SCA judge and an ABA judge
Is Australian style BBQ any different from American?
Does Ollie put any shrimp on the barbie?
How did Ollie do in the pork category?
Ollie talks about how the judging works at the competitions
How did Ollie originally find Pit Life BBQ?
What kind of smoker does Ollie have?
Johnnie likes good with built in handles
Do they use any different sauces in Australia?
When is the BBQ competition season in Australia?
Can you eat kangaroo?
Join us at the BBQ Pit. The Pit Life BBQ is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at the Studio 21 Podcast Café upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
33 min
March 20, 2019Dan Bosworth Stops by the Pit
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike welcome Dan Bosworth from Big Dan’s BBQ. Dan is visiting from Pennsylvania.
Gather round the pit each week as our hosts Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike discuss all things barbecue. They will cover technique, ingredients, equipment and much more. Fire up the smoker, sit back, relax and give us a listen.
This week the crew discusses:
Dan talks about his BBQ trailer
How did Dan get his start in BBQ?
What does BBQ mean in Pennsylvania?
Dan lives on an apple orchard, so that’s his wood of choice
Dan talks about some of the events that he caters
Are fried ribs a thing?
Why doesn’t Mike like coleslaw?
Does Dan put beans in his chili?
What kind of beans are best for chili?
What is the pile up?
What kind of sauces does Dan offer?
Dan gives some details on the second trailer that he bought
Dan’s website can be found at bigdansbbq.com
Join us at the BBQ Pit. The Pit Life BBQ is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at the Studio 21 Podcast Café upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
31 min
March 14, 2019A Heated Discussion About Chili
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike talk about chili. Where does each of hosts stand on the great chili debate?
Gather round the pit each week as our hosts Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike discuss all things barbecue. They will cover technique, ingredients, equipment and much more. Fire up the smoker, sit back, relax and give us a listen.
This week the boys discusses:
People have very strong feelings about chili
Should chili have bean or no beans?
Is it OK to add corn to chili?
Is it acceptable to put chocolate in chili?
Mike offended the world with the addition of peanut butter to his chili
Chili preparation is very regional
What kind of meat should I put in my chili?
Join us at the BBQ Pit. The Pit Life BBQ is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at the Studio 21 Podcast Café upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH
37 min